FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Blue Carpet Corridor Route 66 Celebration Jun 10, 8am-5pm Sat. visitlitchfi eld. com. Litchfi eld Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center, 334 Old Rt. 66 North, Litchfi eld, 866-733-5833.

Chatham American Legion Homecoming Jun 8-10, 5pm-11pm Thu, 5pm-12am Fri-Sat. Three-day old-fashioned street festival with food, beverages, live music, carnival rides, family fun and more. Parade at 2pm on Saturday. Free. chathamlegion.com. 483- 4084. Chatham Town Square, 101 W. Mulberry, Chatham.

First Annual KC Car Show Jun 4, 10am Sun. Participantjudged show featuring music, food, drinks and more. Supported by the Route 66 Cruisers Car Club. $15 car registration. Riverton Knights of Columbus, 335 S. Fourth St., Riverton, 629-9018.

Heritage Days Summerfest Jun 2-4, 5-11pm Fri, 4-11pm Sat, 11am Sun. 13th annual festival hosted by Little Flower Parish. Three days of live music, kids’ area, bags tournament, chicken wing cook-off, mega-raffl e and more. Little Flower School, 900 Stevenson Dr., 529-4511.

International Carillon Festival Jun 4-6, 8-9, 6:30-8:30pm. 56th annual festival features nightly carillon concerts by worldwide renown carillonists. Fireworks Friday at dusk. Free. carillon-rees.org. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 546-3853.

Legacy of Giving Music Festival Jun 2-3. SOHO Music Festival replacement features 70 bands across fi ve stages, vendor fair and kids area. Proceeds to charity. $5 per day. logmusicfest.org. Downtown Springfield.

Litchfield Pickers Market Jun 11, 9am-3pm Sun. Open-air market specializes in vendors featuring items prior to 1980. Plus live music, food, more. Free admission. visitlitchfi eld.com. Downtown Litchfi eld, IL, 400 North State St., Litchfi eld, 866-733-5833.

Vessel Safety Checks Jun 3, 9am-4pm Sat. Verify that your boat meets all legal requirements without getting a ticket. Hosted by Land of Lincoln Power Squadron. Free. llsps.org. Lake Springfi eld Lindsey boat ramp, Long Bay Lane.

Wacky Wheelers Parade Jun 10, 1-4pm Sat. Bring your art bike or decorate your wheels for a group ride around Enos Park. Decorating session, safety training, group ride, and more. Basic supplies provided. Hosted by Our Vibrant Community. Free. 331-2027. Enos Park, Seventh and Enterprise streets.

BOOKS & AUTHORS

Author Sidney Blumenthal Jun 1, 6pm Thu. Book signing followed by presentation from Sidney Blumenthal, the author of The Political Life of Abraham Lincoln. Free. Reservations. PresidentLincoln. Illinois.gov. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., 782-5764.

Summer Book Sale Jun 10, 10am-4pm Sat. Hosted by Friends of Lincoln Library. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753-4900.

SPOKEN WORD

Chair Aerobics Jun 5, 9am Mon. Safe, low-impact activity for area senior citizens. Free. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 636-8463.

THEATER & COMEDY

Aladdin, Jr Jun 2-4, 9-10, 8pm Fri-Sun, 8pm Fri-Sat. Children’s musical fi lled with songs from the Disney movie. All actors are under age 18. Directed by Adam Power. $15 adults, $13 seniors, $10 children under 12. theatreinthepark.net. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-5440.

Forever Plaid Jun 3-4, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. Four young singers killed in a car accident posthumously take the stage for one fi nal gig during this goofy 1950s nostalgia trip. $16, $18. hcfta. org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523- 2787.

Willy Wonka Jun 9-11, 14, 8:30-11pm Fri- Sun, 8:30-11pm Wed. Musical based off Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to fi nd an heir. Tickets: $15 and $17 reserved; $10 and $12 lawn. themuni.org. The Muni, 815 E. Lake Dr., 793-MUNI.

MUSIC:

GENERAL EVENTS

Concerts in the Park Jun 4, 6pm. Featuring Saved by Grace. Hosted by Pilot Club of Jacksonville. BYO blanket or lawn chairs. Free. 370-0414. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.

ISO Around the Town Concert Jun 1, 7-8pm Thu. Featuring a brass quintet from the Illinois Symphony Orchestra. Reception to follow. Free. ilsymphony. org. 522-2838. Temple B’rith Sholom, 1004 S. Fourth St., 525-1360.

Larry Gatlin Jun 11, 3pm Sun. Solo concert by country music legend Larry Gatlin. $25-35. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Levitt Amp Concert: Vandoliers Jun 2, 6-9pm Fri. Outdoor concert. Bring picnics, blankets, lawn chairs. Part of the Levitt AMP Jacksonville Music Series. Free. jacksonvillemainstreet. com. 245-6884. Downtown Jacksonville, Central Park, Jacksonville, 243-5678.

Monica Hay Jun 8, 12-1pm Thu. Part of the Artist on the Plaza outdoor concert series presented by the Springfi eld Area Arts Council. springfi eldartsco.org. 753- 3519. Old State Capitol Plaza, between Sixth and Fifth streets at Adams.

Music at the Museum Series Jun 8, 7-9pm Thu. Concert by The Yellow Bellied Sap Suckers. $10 adults, $8 members and children under 12. museumconcerts.com. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Rees International Carillon Competition Jun 2-3, 6-9pm Fri-Sat. Five fi nalists from the USA and Europe compete for monetary prizes in this competition judged by an international jury. Free. carillon-rees.org. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 546-3853.

Rick Dunham Jun 6, 12-1pm Tue. Part of the Artist on the Plaza outdoor concert series presented by the Springfi eld Area Arts Council. springfi eldartsco.org. 753- 3519. Old State Capitol Plaza, between Sixth and Fifth streets at Adams.

Springfield Area Youth Jazz Band Jun 1, 12-1pm Thu. Part of the Artist on the Plaza series presented by the Springfi eld Area Arts Council. springfi eldartsco.org. 753- 3519. Old State Capitol Plaza, between Sixth and Fifth streets at Adams.

Springfield Municipal Band Jun 6, 7:30-9pm Tue. Outdoor concerts Tuesdays in June through the fi rst week of August. Douglas Park, 400 N. Macarthur Blvd.

Tony Bennett Jun 3, 8pm Sat. Concert by 19 time Grammy Awardwinner Tony Bennett. $60+. sangamonauditorium.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.

DANCE

BAM Jun 9, 8-11pm Fri. Playing the Friday night dance. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-9515.

Dance for Hope Jun 2, 7:30-10:30pm Fri. Latin dance night every fi rst Friday of the month. danceforhope3111. com. Normandy Hill Plaza, 3111 Normandy Road, Suite 104, 522-9106.

Illinois Chapter Po.L.K. of A. Dance Jun 4, 1:30-5pm Sun. Music by Eddie Korosa Band. Free. illinoischapterpolkofa.org. 679- 0175. Riverton KC Hall, 401 S. Fourth St., Riverton.

ART & ARCHITECTURE

Art in the Yard Jun 3, 1-4pm Sat. Children accompanied by an adult create seven different art projects. $4 per child. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, 243-9390.

Christine Samoore Artist Reception Jun 8, 12-1:30pm Thu. Reception for local photographer Christine Samoore. Exhibition titled “Chasing Dr. Who” on display through Jun 29. llcc.edu/ art. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2200.

First Friday Gallery Walk Jun 2, 5-7:30pm Fri. Visit Madden Arts Center, Blue Connection and Gallery 510. Hosted by the Decatur Area Arts Council. Free. decaturarts.org. Downtown Decatur, 160 E. Main St., 423-4222.

ISM Art Exhibition Public Reception Jun 2, 5:30-7:30pm Fri. Interactive exhibition examines two of Chicago’s greatest exports: pinball and imagist painting. Organized by the Elmhurst Art Museum. Free. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 782- 5949. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Meet Artist Michael Wiest Jun 2, 5-8pm Fri. Meet and greet and shop hop. studioon6thart.com. Studio on 6th, 215 S. Sixth St., 522-8006.

Retired Art Teachers Art Exhibit Jun 9, 9am-8pm Fri. Artworks by 22 retired art teachers from Sangamon County. On display through Jul 28. Free. 787-7873. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 483- 2713.

Seen + Felt Jun 1-3, 6-7, 8-10, 13-14, 10am-5pm Tue-Wed, 12-7pm Thu-Sat. Exhibition featuring artworks by painters Delinda Chapman and Mary Ellen Strack plus sculptor Mary Frances. On display through Jun 29. Free. springfi eldart.org. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 544-2787.

Steve Raison Reception Jun 3, 6-8pm Sat. Reception for local artist Steven Raison. Light refreshments. prairiehouseframes.com. Prairie House Custom Frames, 2833 S. Sixth St., 523-4415.

FILM & TELEVISION

A Piece of the Game Show Jun 3, 9am-4pm Sat. Awardwinning sports memorabilia show invites fans to bring memorabilia for expert evaluation. presidentlincoln. illinois.gov. 558-8844. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., 782-5764.

Fourth Annual Jewish Film Series Jun 8, 7-9pm Thu. Featuring award-winning fi lms from around the world suitable for a multicultural, multi-generational audience. $25 for series pass; $7 per fi lm or $5 per fi lm with student ID. shalomspringfi eld. org. 787-7223. Capital City Bar & Grill, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529-8580.

Short Films Jun 8, 6:30-8pm Thu. View award-winners and favorites from past Route 66 Film Festivals. Free. Food available for purchase. route66fi lmfestival.net. 544- 3611. Z Bistro, 220 S. Sixth St., 522-4049.

CHILDREN’S CORNER

Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest Jun 6, 10-10:30am Tue. 30-minute fi lms on a variety of topics every Tuesday in June and July for ages 3-8. Free with museum admission. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 782- 5949. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Civil War Tech - Trench Warfare Jun 3, 10-11am Sat. Themed activities for children ages 8-12. Free. Reservations. presidentlincoln.illinois.gov. 558-8844. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., 782-5764.

Outside at the Museum Super Saturday Jun 3, 11am-3pm Sat. Outdoor activities including cloud watching, nature hunts, sidewalk chalk, plein air art and more. For ages 5+ and their families. Free with museum admission. illinoisstatemuseum. org. 782-0061. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

SCIENCE

Paul Mickey Science Series Lecture Jun 7, 7-8:30pm Wed. Dr. Lynn Fisher presents “Neolithic Landscapes of Southern Germany: Integrating Insights from Excavation, Regional Survey, and Private Collections.” Free. illinoisstatemuseum. org. 782-0061. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

NATURE

Volunteer Day Jun 10, 9am-2pm Sat. Help staff remove invasive bush honeysuckle and climb historic observation tower to view one of Mason County’s best vistas. BYO lunch. Chatauqau National Wildlife Refuge, 19031 E County Road 2110N, Havana, 309-535- 2290.

ENVIRONMENT

Prairie Days Jun 3, 12-4pm Sat. Prairie tours, bird tours and wetland tours with local experts plus bird banding and bird feeding demonstrations. Hosted by Friends of the Sangamon Valley. Free. fosv.org. 525-1410. Nipper Wildlife Sanctuary, 9560 Wither Road, Loami.

LECTURES & MEETINGS

AARP Chapter 195 Jun 12, 11pm Mon. Presentation by Butler Funeral Home representatives at 1pm. Business meeting at 2pm. Lunch available for $6. 529- 9763. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-9515.

Adult Children of Alcoholics Jun 6, 5:15pm. Weekly meeting. New attendees welcome. [email protected]. Discovery Club, 313 W. Cook St., Springfi eld, 544-9049.

Capital Area Woodworkers Club Meeting Jun 7, 6:30-8pm Wed. Regular monthly meeting. Scheduled program is “Wood Glue” by Bob Behnke, Titebond Chemist. Free to visitors. cawspi.org. 416-1819. MCL Cafeteria, 2151 Wabash Ave., 787-8706.

NAMI Springfield Jun 3, 1pm Sat. Meetings fi rst Saturday (1pm) and third Wednesday (7pm) of the month. For families, caregivers, friends and those with mental illness. Questions, call 522-3571. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St., 528-3407.

BULLETIN BOARD

First Sunday Midwest Bazaar Jun 4, 8am-4pm Sun. 150+ vendors. $4 adults, free to children under 12. Menard County Fairgrounds, 18450 Fairgrounds, Petersburg.

FOOD Downtown Jacksonville Farmers Market Jun 7, 4-7pm Wed. Every Wednesday May-Oct. Sponsored by Jacksonville Main Street. jacksonvillemainstreet. com. 245-6884. Downtown Jacksonville, Central Park, Jacksonville, 243-5678.

Hog Roast Jun 3, 4-8pm Sat. Fifth annual event. kclakeclub.com. Knights of Columbus, Holy Family Council 4179, 141 N. Lakewood Dr., Chatham, 483-3013.

Illinois Products Farmers Market Jun 1, 8, 4-7pm Thu. Every Thursday. Shopping, health and wellness information, special focuses and more in a street party atmosphere. SNAP cards accepted. Free. agr.state.il.us/ nightmarket. Illinois State Fairgrounds, The Shed, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Jacksonville Farmers Market Jun 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 7am-12pm. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday through Oct. jaxfresh.org. Lincoln Square, Jacksonville.

Murder Mystery Dinner Jun 10, 5pm Sat. hickoryglenil. com. Hickory Glen Senior Living, 1700 W. Washington St., 793- 0431.

Old Capitol Farmers Market Jun 3, 7, 10, 8am-12:30pm. Shop local produce, meats, cheeses and more. Entertainment on Saturdays includes chef demonstrations, live performances, activities and more. Free admission. downtownspringfi eld.org. Downtown Springfi eld, Inc., 3 W. Old State Capitol Plaza, 544- 1723.

HISTORY

Summer Frolic Jun 10, 10am-4pm Sat. Period-clothed interpreters celebrate frontier heritage plus World Wide Knit in Public Day. Bring your own chair and knit. lincolnsnewsalem.com. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-4000.

FAITH & PHILOSOPHY

Cowboy Church Jun 11, 5pm Sun. Held the second Sunday of each month. Meal at 5pm; music at 6pm. Clementine Memorial Church, 2075 N. 11th St., 638-1648.

Declaration on the Way Dialogue Group Jun 6, 7-8:30pm Tue. Led by JB George. 522-3965. Christ the King Parish Center, 1930 Barberry Dr., 546-3527.

Declaration on the Way Dialogue Groups Jun 11, 2-3:30pm Sun. Led by Dan Frachey. Grace Lutheran Church, 714 E. Capitol Ave., 522-3965.

Flower Communion Jun 4, 10:30-11:30am Sun. Presentation by Rev. Martin Woulfe. Free. aluuc.org. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

SPORTS & FITNESS

Annual Cops and Robbers Fishing Clinic Jun 11, 8-11am Sun. For ages 7-12. Hosted by Springfi eld Park District and the Springfi eld Police Department. Preregistration required. Free. springfi eldparks.org. 741- 0988. Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 753-0702.

Family Fun Golf Day Jun 11, 2-6pm Sun. Kids and their families try FootGolf, a new sport that combines soccer and golf. Free. springfi eldparks. org. Bergen Golf Course, 2900 E. Clear Lake Ave., 753-6211.

Lincoln’s Legacy 5K and 10K Jun 2, 6pm Fri. Beautiful but challenging race courses through a 160-yearold cemetery and past Lincoln’s Tomb. Registration. triharderpromotions.com. Lincoln Park, Fifth Street and Sangamon Avenue, 544-1751.

Plaza Car Show and Cruise Jun 10, 8am-9pm Sat. Judged car show from 8am- 3pm. Cruise from 5-9pm. jacksonvilleil.org. Downtown Jacksonville, Central Park, Jacksonville, 243-5678.

The Big Bet Jun 3, 7:05-10pm Sat. Familyfriendly professional wrestling presented by Proving Ground Pro. Lawford Theater, 225 W. Main St., Havana, 309-543- 2021.

Walk to Defeat ALS Jun 11, 9am-12pm Sun. Team or individual registration available. Free. web.alsa.org. 888-873-8539. Hope Pavilion — Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 788-2310.

Workout in the Park Jun 1, 6-7pm Thu. Hosted by HSHS Central Illinois, Springfi eld Park District, FitClub and Scheels. Free. springfi eldparks. org. Washington Park Gazebo, South Grand Avenue entrance.

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